Math Language Routine 2
Collect & Display
Purpose: To capture students’ oral words and phrases into a stable, collective reference. (Zwiers et al., 2017, p.11)
Let students define it in their own terms.
In Other Words
Have students reword a definition using more common language, a different formal definition or other representations. Then, record their thinking and display it for the class.
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Integrate student ideas directly into your lesson space.
Students on Board
Plan to include student work on your main board. As you write and explain other parts of the lesson, make connections to the displayed student work.
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Let students define it in their own terms.
In Other Words
Have students reword a definition using more common language, a different formal definition or other representations. Then, record their thinking and display it for the class.
Animated Explainer Video
Get the gist fast. Watch a quick overview of what the instructional resource is and why it matters.
Implementation Guides
Download a one-page guide tailored to your grade brand with practical classroom applications.
Exemplar Video
See it in action. Watch real teachers using the instructional resources with students.
Facilitation Guide
Go deeper with key questions, tips and guidance for effective implementation.
Integrate student ideas directly into your lesson space.
Students on Board
Plan to include student work on your main board. As you write and explain other parts of the lesson, make connections to the displayed student work.
Animated Explainer Video
Get the gist fast. Watch a quick overview of what the instructional resource is and why it matters.
Implementation Guides
Download a one-page guide tailored to your grade brand with practical classroom applications.
Exemplar Video
See it in action. Watch real teachers using the instructional resources with students.
Facilitation Guide
Go deeper with key questions, tips and guidance for effective implementation.
Zwiers, J., Dieckmann, J., Rutherford-Quach, S., Daro, V., Skarin, R., Weiss, S., & Malamut, J. (2017). Principles for the design of mathematics curricula: Promoting language and content development. https://ul.stanford.edu/resource/principles-design-mathematics-curricula-and-mlrs